Tony Holford of Rhode Island is expected to make his first court appearance Wednesday morning.
Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
Gillian Graham reports on social services for the Portland Press Herald, covering topics including child welfare, homelessness, food insecurity, poverty and mental health. A lifelong Mainer and graduate of the University of Southern Maine, she has worked as a journalist since 2005 and joined the paper as a staff writer in 2012. During her time with the Press Herald, Gillian has told the stories of everyday Mainers and tackled issues of poverty, hunger and homelessness. She enjoys telling compelling stories that help people better understand and connect with the communities and people around them. In her free time, Gillian loves spending time with her husband and family, hand embroidery, and hunting for vintage treasure at flea markets and antique stores.
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Changes to food stamp work requirements could push some Mainers further into poverty
The debt ceiling agreement would impose work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients ages 50 to 54 who don’t have children at home or a disability.
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Maine now has a state butterfly thanks to 2 inquisitive fifth graders
The Old Orchard Beach students reached out to their state representative, Lori Gramlich, who worked with them on submitting a bill naming the Pink-edged Sulphur as Maine’s official butterfly.
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South Portland dedicates park to paratrooper killed in Iraq 16 years ago
The park that brought so much joy to Jason Swiger’s childhood is renamed in his honor, with a message to follow his lead and “always extend your hand in friendship.”
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Portland man accused of entering school bathroom, offering needles to student
Police say 43-year-old Jacob Horwitch was arrested on multiple charges after the incident Monday morning.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Former defense contractor executives plead guilty to illegal donations to Collins’ campaign
Clifford Chen and Lawrence Lum Kee, who worked for the engineering firm Navatek, violated federal laws prohibiting defense contractors from making contributions directly to candidates.
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Storm prompts flash flood warnings, knocks out power to thousands
Flood warnings were issued for a half-dozen rivers in Maine following an overnight storm that brought heavy rain and gusty winds to Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Woman shot on I-295 now in stable condition
Paige Halsey, 25, was critically injured last week during a shooting on Interstate 295. Her father said she will have a lengthy recovery.
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Home-cooked meals business says state violated Maine’s right-to-food amendment
Kenduskeag Kitchen and the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund are suing the state, saying it violated measures in state law and constitution that protect food freedom when it said the business was required to have a license.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine cities, towns face historic tax increases as costs rise relentlessly
School budgets tip the scales for municipalities trying to balance fiscal responsibilities without burdening residents.